Four things Zach Collins needs to improve in 2019

Still, Collins is a young NBA big man and as such he still has many things to improve before he can be considered for the starting lineup. Let's take a look at four things Collins needs to solidify as we head into the bulk of 2019. point shooting Collins has already become a reliable 3-point shooter in the aggregate, but he has been streaky on a month-to-month basis.22 Feb @ 1AM

The Blazers look different, but are they better?

But after trading for Rodney Hood and signing Enes Kanter, the Blazers have clearly admitted that continuity could only take this team so far. The final 25 games of the regular season should be sponsored by a new term: Configuration, as in how to fit together all the moving parts on an increasingly deep roster. Neil Olshey went bargain shopping at the deadline, turning a couple of fringe players into two rotation mainstays.21 Feb @ 10PM

Damian Lillard: 'It's almost like I'm not willing to sell myself out [for winning a championship]'

Anthony Davis is frustrated not winning enough and competing for a ring (not even close) and is forcing his way out of New Orleans. Damian Lillard was just in Portland for the NBA All-Star Game, he's reached some impressive highs in Portland, but the Trail Blazers are not title contenders in the West.21 Feb @ 7PM

Damian Lillard not focused on chasing rings, wants to do things the 'right way'

In the episode, Lillard revealed his thoughts on Anthony Davis wanting out of New Orleans, on the Blazers additions of Rodney Hood and Enes Kanter, why he hasn't demanded a trade out of Portland, and so much more. Let's take a look at what the four-time All-Star had to share. On addition of Rodney Hood: "I think his ability to score, his size, and now you got different lineups you can play with, where he's switching and guarding so many different positions that I know can help with our versatility and help with our different lineups."21 Feb @ 12AM

'I'm not willing to sell myself out': Damian Lillard isn't going to ask out of Portland for a championship

Damian Lillard was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers with the sixth pick in the 2012 draft and Portland is where he's stayed for the past six years. The Trail Blazers have made the playoffs five of his six years, but haven't made it past the second round in an era of superteams. “I do want to win a championship but it's other stuff that means more to me.19 Feb @ 10PM

Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard on not 'selling out' for championships

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard joins Yahoo Sports NBA Insider Chris Haynes on the All-Star edition of Posted Up, and discussed the importance of not 'selling out' for a championship. Check out the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or watch the full video show on Youtube19 Feb @ 3PM

Is Zach Collins in a sophomore slump?

Is Zach Collins in a sophomore slump? originally appeared on nbcsportsnorthwest.com Much like the Portland Trail Blazers, Zach Collins started the year incredibly hot. As the season got underway in October, the young forward from Gonzaga appeared ready to fill the shoes left by Ed Davis in his second year in the league.19 Feb @ 9AM

Rapid Reaction: Highlights from Damian Lillard's 4th All-Star Game

Rapid Reaction: Highlights from Damian Lillard's 4th All-Star Game originally appeared on nbcsportsnorthwest.com It was classic exhibition All-Star Game material in Charlotte tonight (read: no defense, lots of threes and some jaw dropping plays) as Team LeBron took on Team Giannis. Damian Lillard, playing in his fourth All-Star Game, was a member of Team LeBron and saw early action with six minutes in the first quarter. He hit a three pointer and snagged a board and a single assist.18 Feb @ 2PM

Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum & Terry Stotts weigh in on the impressive James Harden streak originally appeared on nbcsportsnorthwest.com It was probably the biggest story of the first half of the NBA season – Houston's James Harden and his streak of five straight 40-point games and then, his ongoing run of 31 straight 30-point games. And the most interesting facet of that 40-point streak was that almost none of his baskets came after an assist from a teammate. The man was playing one-on-one against the whole league for weeks and making it work: A while back, we had the opportunity after a practice to talk with Portland Coach Terry Stotts and the Trail Blazers' two highest scorers, Damian Lill...18 Feb @ 9AM

Tatum, Harris, Diallo win titles at All-Star Saturday

Tatum won the skills competition, Diallo put on a show for the league's annual slam dunk title, and in easily the most anticipated part of the night Harris held off the Warriors' shooting star for the win in the 3-point contest. Harris made 12 straight shots in the final round and went a staggering 15 for 18 on moneyballs — the shots worth the most — to win the 3-point title. He finished with 26 of a possible 34 points in the final round, beating Curry by two.17 Feb @ 9PM